Serving 361 students in grades 5-8, Pleasantdale Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasantdale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pleasantdale Middle School's student population of 361 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasantdale Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasantdale Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
18%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasantdale Middle School's ranking?
Pleasantdale Middle School is ranked #175 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Pleasantdale Middle School?
361 students attend Pleasantdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pleasantdale Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasantdale Middle School?
Pleasantdale Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasantdale Middle School offer ?
Pleasantdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Pleasantdale Middle School part of?
Pleasantdale Middle School is part of Pleasantdale SD 107 School District.
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